New Toy

Doggie 1 · **April 20, 2015, 09:57:51**

I recently bought a 1994 built (licensed as a 1995) Land Rover Discovery 1, 3 door, 300 tdi diesel manual.
I've always liked these early three doors. In fact, I actually prefer the really early models with the original interior.
The colour on this one is called "Caprice" which I quite like.

Considering putting a Leyland 4.4 P76 V8 in it as it really is quite a slug.

CraigB · **Reply #1: April 20, 2015, 10:04:30**

Dave@ did you find some spare space in that huge garage of yours and thought it requires another car in there

My brother is just about to sell his 4dr V8 version of one of those.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #2: April 20, 2015, 10:07:00**

Quote from: CraigB on April 20, 2015, 10:04:30

Dave@ did you find some spare space in that huge garage of yours and thought it requires another car in there

My brother is just about to sell his 4dr V8 version of one of those.

I sold another car and it was a trade.
Quite looking forward to playing with it though.

Personally, I like the two doors and also the early two door classic Range Rovers, but they're starting to get a bit expensive whereas Land Rovers aren't.

cruiserfied · **Reply #3: April 20, 2015, 14:45:47**

Old Rangies are pretty cool. A lot of nice built ones doing the comp circuits.
Never was fond of the discos and defenders though.

beerman · **Reply #4: April 21, 2015, 07:58:01**

You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #5: April 21, 2015, 11:45:10**

Quote from: beerman on April 21, 2015, 07:58:01

You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.

Yeah, I guess so.
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.

FatBoy · **Reply #6: April 21, 2015, 11:52:50**

We nearly bought a Disco (2003/4 model) a few years back. I wish I had of, but glad I didn't.

rustynutz · **Reply #7: April 21, 2015, 12:06:35**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 11:45:10

Quote from: beerman on April 21, 2015, 07:58:01
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.

Yeah, I guess so.
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.

Some people love to do things the hard way...

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....

FatBoy · **Reply #8: April 21, 2015, 12:07:18**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:06:35

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 11:45:10
Quote from: beerman on April 21, 2015, 07:58:01
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.

Yeah, I guess so.
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.

Some people love to do things the hard way...

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....

They bought a Jeep?

rustynutz · **Reply #9: April 21, 2015, 12:13:40**

What colour???

FatBoy · **Reply #10: April 21, 2015, 12:17:56**

We are a great team, Rusty!! Even if I do say so myself!!

rustynutz · **Reply #11: April 21, 2015, 12:18:57**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: April 21, 2015, 12:22:21**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:06:35

Quote from: Doggie 1 on April 21, 2015, 11:45:10
Quote from: beerman on April 21, 2015, 07:58:01
You are a fan of British cars. Must enjoy pushing them around.

Yeah, I guess so.
Given Land Rover's previous forays into Africa when Toyota wasn't even around, then their use in exploring outback Australia, both before and after the Snowy Mountain scheme, then of course, not to forget the Camel Trophy expeditions into untamed areas of South America that used only Land Rovers and Range Rovers, I guess all those people must have pushed them around a lot.

Some people love to do things the hard way...

Perhaps they should've bought a Jeep....

rustynutz · **Reply #13: April 21, 2015, 12:28:05**

Cheer up, mate....

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: April 21, 2015, 12:30:59**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:28:05

Cheer up, mate....

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=land+rover+reliability&gws_rd=ssl

Now, why did I know you'd come up with a negative link.......?

I won't bother, but I bet if I looked I could find just as many positives as you could find negatives.

rustynutz · **Reply #15: April 21, 2015, 12:33:54**

But I didn't search for negatives, Dave...

I just searched Land Rover Reliability....

rustynutz · **Reply #16: April 21, 2015, 13:06:35**

Here you go, mate....some pics I took during my recent Adelaide trip...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #17: April 22, 2015, 03:13:52**

Yes, I haven't been to that museum but was aware that the Force 7 was in there.

One of ten in the world.

rustynutz · **Reply #18: April 22, 2015, 04:09:37**

They've also got a peasant model....

Doggie 1 · **Reply #19: April 22, 2015, 04:14:15**

Deluxe.
The windscreen wipers are supposed to park out of sight.

rustynutz · **Reply #20: April 22, 2015, 04:20:06**

Guess it was raining when they parked it...

Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....

beerman · **Reply #21: April 22, 2015, 05:09:37**

Is that one of those Xf Falcon disabled taxies in the background?

rustynutz · **Reply #22: April 22, 2015, 05:31:28**

I think so...well spotted!

Shambles · **Reply #23: April 22, 2015, 07:48:59**

Can I see a pale green Ford Anglia in there?

Those are tremendous shots I have to say

FatBoy · **Reply #24: April 22, 2015, 10:24:55**

FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).

Aussie Keith · **Reply #25: April 22, 2015, 10:32:12**

Books for Landrover fans and anyone who likes a ripping yarn:

Len Beadell Books and Tapes - Home

Nice chariot Dave.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #26: April 22, 2015, 12:40:24**

Quote from: rustynutz on April 22, 2015, 04:20:06

Btw, when I said "peasant" I meant the less rare model.....

Deluxe cars are the rarest.

The Gonz · **Reply #27: April 22, 2015, 13:06:57**

Doggie with a new toy?

I was expecting this!

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Doggie 1 · **Reply #28: April 22, 2015, 13:13:22**

Not really my sort of doggie.

rustynutz · **Reply #29: April 23, 2015, 05:10:33**

Quote from: FatBoy on April 22, 2015, 10:24:55

FatBoy pulls pin....

"Isn't that a white lemon in the front of that photo, Rusty?"

.... and stands back for incoming flack and fire from Dave (and Trev).

Yes!